HUNGARY

Apr 03 2025POLITICS

Hungary's Bold Move: Leaving the ICC and Welcoming Netanyahu

Hungary made a significant announcement. It plans to leave the International Criminal Court. This decision came just as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Budapest. Netanyahu is currently wanted by the ICC. The ICC has accused Netanyahu of se

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Mar 30 2025POLITICS

Hungary Welcomes Netanyahu Despite ICC Charges

The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has plans to visit Hungary. This trip is significant because the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu. The warrant accuses him of war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip. The visit is scheduled

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Mar 25 2025SCIENCE

Gulls in the City: Unseen Viral Passengers

The black-headed gull is a familiar sight in Hungary, often seen nesting and feeding in urban areas. This adaptability makes them interesting subjects for studying how viruses might jump between species. Between 2014 and 2018, scientists collected seven fecal samples from these gulls as part of a br

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Mar 07 2025POLITICS

Why Hungary Says No to Ukraine in NATO

Hungary's foreign minister, Péter Szijjártó, has made it clear that Ukraine joining NATO is not going to happen. He thinks it would bring the war right into NATO's backyard, which could lead to a third world war. Hungary isn't alone in this view; Slovakia, Germany, and the U. S. also have reservatio

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

Three Cities, Three Teams, One Mission: Better Heart Health

In the heart of Hungary, a unique partnership is taking place. Three major medical institutions have joined forces to raise the bar for heart surgery. This isn't just about cutting-edge techniques; it's about making life better for countless people. Picture this: Patients in need of heart s

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Dec 29 2024HEALTH

Worm Woes: Unraveling Hungary's Echinococcosis Mystery

Ever wondered why a tiny worm called Echinococcus multilocularis is causing trouble in Hungary? This little guy is the culprit behind human alveolar echinococcosis (HAE), a health issue that's been on the rise. Over the past five years, almost two-thirds of the country's 40 known cases popped up. So

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Dec 22 2024HEALTH

Sick Days in Hungary: A Closer Look at 2021's Lost Work Hours

In 2021, Hungary faced a significant loss of work hours due to health issues. The numbers paint a clear picture: employees missed out on a substantial amount of time from their jobs. But what's behind these figures? Let's dive deeper into the reasons and impacts of this trend. Several factors contr

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Nov 17 2024EDUCATION

Women in White Coats: Early Strides in Hungarian Medical Education for Women

Imagine a time when women couldn't be doctors. That's how it was in Hungary until 1895. That's when things started to change. A bunch of brave ladies decided to challenge the norms. They wanted to study medicine, just like men. The first to do so were Erzsébet Farkas and Flóra Volentik. They were th

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Sep 20 2024POLITICS

The Mysterious Case of the Exploding Pagers

Cristiana Bársony-Arcidiacono, the CEO of BAC Consulting, has been under the protection of the Hungarian secret services since the deadly attacks on Hezbollah. Her mother, Beatrix Bársony-Arcidiacono, revealed this information in an exclusive interview with the Associated Press. The attacks, which t

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Sep 17 2024ENVIRONMENT

Floods Bring Central Europe to a Standstill

The worst flooding in years is spreading across Central Europe, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The region has been battered by heavy rainfall, with at least 16 deaths reported so far. The affected areas include the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Austria, with many more places bracin

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